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'Welcome to Florida': Couple finds massive gator in driveway after moving to state
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Cassandra Mischak , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The couple's experience is a notable one, given the unusual circumstances. A couple received an unexpected introduction to their new surroundings.
A couple received an unexpected introduction to their new surroundings. They found a massive alligator in their driveway after moving to a new state. This encounter served as a crash course on what to expect in their new home.
The couple's experience is a notable one, given the unusual circumstances. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The state where the couple moved is Florida, a place where such wildlife encounters can occur.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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